Lennysody

I'm just curious as to how many of you add a computer to your commuter and if you think that it's a good thing to have or not... some people prefer having speeds and distances ect.- or do you prefer the simplistic approach?

uke

I've got one on both of my bikes. It's fun knowing how fast I'm going and how many miles I've got on each bike.

aixia

I have one. I like knowing my speed (really fun on the many downhills, somewhat depressing on the many uphills), and I like having a timer. My only regret now is that I didn't get the model that had the outside temperature, but oh well.

d2create

I always have one.
Love having a clock, temp, speed and odometer.

DataJunkie

I love data. My garmin edge 305 keeps me happy. Someday a 705 will make me happier.

ryanwood

I used to run a Garmin on the dash, I quit this pulled it this winter. I just felt like I was always competing with myself to get more miles or ride faster, but this winter when my computer went on the fritz, I decided to go without and haven't looked back.

I am just a commuter, I ride on the weekends, but just for pleasure. I am not training for anything, just riding to ride or to get around.

Randochap

I have computer harnesses on all my bikes (three presently in use) and switch my computers between all three. I keep track of my annual distance, which I log with CKAP.

ItsJustMe

I have one. I upgraded to one with cadence a few years ago, but later I put on a simpler one. I have a Planet Bike Protege 9, which I got just because temperature is kind of interesting.

All I really use it for is to see how long the commute took, and for the odometer so I have an idea how many miles I have on tires, chains, etc.

MyWar

I had a simple computer on my old bike, but since I got my new one I have been too lazy to switch it over. I find that I really enjoy not having it there because now I worry a lot less about my speed/top average speed, and just enjoy riding.

daven1986

I have one, I like to see my top speed and if I made the commute faster than before etc. Also helps track progress. I too love data!

Amoxicillin

Nope. I use the copy function of my Sporttracks to record the distance and time, also gives me the totals should I need them. I'm commuting on a bike that has the necessary to roll fast and come to a halt ... eventually. Keep it simple

Amox

Navy_Chief

Call me a data junkie, I love the numbers so I ride with a Garmin 305 and hope to move to the 705 one day. I analyze everything about the ride, time, elevation, heart rate, speed.. pretty much anything I can.

mechanicalron

An odometer would be cool but I keep the bars clean and I ride in town here so I know my speed but not my miles.

ryanz4

I have three bikes I switch between. My "main" bike which I do shopping and longer travelling with, I have a computer on it. I like seeing how many kilometres I put on in a trip. Also nice to see the average speed I go after I get home.

CCrew

Have a computer on every bike. I use them to determine over time (with a log) if I'm getting stronger or faster at this stuff. I'm not

d2create

There can be only one.

duke_of_hazard

It is a must. Until I had it I was spinning too slowly, always in the wrong gear. With the computer I see how I can ride faster by spinning faster in the correct gear. The temperature is also very important as I document what to wear in what temperatures. I have this one which only costs $10 plus qualifies for free shipping

https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-SW654-...0322476&sr=8-1

Sirrus Rider

Several reasons for having a computer on my commuters:

1. Nice to know how fast I'm going.
2. Nice knowing how far I've come and How far I have to go.
3. On my Cateye Astrale equipped bikes I can monitor my cadence.
4. I can use it to track maintenance like a car.

JR97

Had one on each bike for years. Batteries died in both and haven't bothered replacing them and its' been more enjoyable. For commuting, I've got 3 routes I can take and I'm familiar with them enough that there's nothing a computer is going to tell me that would be different than any other day or just by looking at my watch.

Bat22

Sometimes I like to lollygag on the way in. The mph function reminds me that I
add a work out to it.

apricissimus 

There is something aesthetically pleasing about a totally uncluttered "dashboard", but the utility and fun of a computer is more than worth it to me.

Pig_Chaser

I'll be the first to admit they're completely unnecessary, but i almost never ride without.

Bolo Grubb

My handerbars feel naked without the edge 305 on them

Doohickie

I have a Trek computer on my commuter, but only because I got it for free from a friend. Most used feature: clock.

Ka_Jun

Yes for the commuter. No for the XC rig.